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Best Davison County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 299 students in Davison County, SD. The top-ranked public preschools in Davison County, SD are Ethan Elementary - 02, Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 and New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davison County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Davison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Davison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethan Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
41844 269th St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Davison County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Davison County, SD include Ethan Elementary - 02, Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 and New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08. Davison County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public preschools are located in Davison County?
3 public preschools are located in Davison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Davison County?
Davison County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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